London region, United KingdomHyde Park, together with Kensington Gardens are an oasis of greenery in urban life of London. At first, the area was a forest of a monastery, then became the hunting ground of King Henry VIII, then a parade for the royal family and a place for duels. In this forest deer lived until 1850, and today is called the "lungs of London" because the 140 acres of trees clean the air of smoke and other pollutants.
"Speakers corner" in Hyde Park is an informal gallery, where anyone can hold speeches on any topic. Also Sunday is the day for regular informal meetings.
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London region, United KingdomSt James's Park has an area of 23 hectares (58 acres) is located in central London and is one of the oldest royal park in London. St James's Park is bounded by Buckingham Palace to the West Mall and St. James's Palace to the North, Horse Guards to the east, and Birdcage Walk to the south. The park has a small lake, St. James's Park Lake, with two islands, Duck Island and West. A bridge over the lake, allowing a view of the Buckingham Palace framed by trees and fountains, and a view of the main building of the Foreign and Commonwealth
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